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Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Todd H. Stroger
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Steven M. Bylina, Jr.
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Palos Trail System

Palos Trail System Map

Click on the map above to download an Adobe Acrobat PDF of the Palos Trail System Map. ("pa_trailmap.pdf" - 3.9 MB)

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Trail Rules

All Trails:

  1. Trails are open from sunrise to sunset.
  2. Motor vehicles prohibited.
  3. RIDE/WALK ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRAIL.
  4. Give warning before passing other trail users.
  5. Obey all stop signs.
  6. Speed training or racing is NOT PERMITTED. Violators will be ticketed.
  7. Keep dogs leashed and in control.
  8. Please do not litter. Pack out more than you pack in.
  9. Helmets are required for all bicycle riders 14 years and younger (effective Jan. 1, 2005).
  10. In case of an emergency - call 911.

Paved Trails:

  1. Stay in your own lane.
  2. WALK all bicycles down overpasses where designated.

Unpaved Trails:

  1. Bicyclists and equestrians must stay on the designated trail.
  2. No off-trail riding.
  3. Bicyclists must yield to hikers and equestrians.
  4. Hikers must yield to equestrians.
  5. Do not use trails when muddy.

Trail Signage:

New Trail System Markers

Click here to view the new trail signs that are found on the trail systems. ("FPDtrail_signage.pdf" - 730K)


Before Planning a Special Event

Permission is required for all special events to be held on the bicycle trail involving more than 25 persons. For further information, call the FPDCC at (708) 366-9420.



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Did you know?

Sweet Woods Preserve in Glenwood was a German POW camp during World War II. The prisoners drew a U.S. flag in cement, which still remains there today.

Did you know?

Sweet Woods Preserve in Glenwood was a German POW camp during World War II. The prisoners drew a U.S. flag in cement, which still remains there today.

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